St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Annual Meeting Minutes
January 16, 2005
Council President Mike Rentschler called the meeting to order after worship services. Pastor Nancy led the opening prayer.
Minutes & Reports
- Todd read the minutes of the 2004 annual meeting. Larry moved to approve the minutes and Shari provided second. Motion carried.
- Chris gave the treasurer’s report. She noted that money from the memorial fund and sale of the parsonage had been transferred from savings to Mission Investment Funds. Bob moved to accept the treasurer’s report and Arlyce provided second. Motion carried.
- Lois then gave the financial secretary’s report. Her report also noted the transfer of memorial and parsonage sale money from savings. The mission fund and needy fund has been transferred to the mission checking account. The foundation fund also was transferred to checking for investing. Tara moved to approve the financial secretary’s report and Wilda provided a second. Motion carried.
- Pastor Nancy then gave her activity report. Caroline moved to accept Pastor’s report and Darrel provided second. Motion carried.
- The WELCA treasurer’s report and activities were reviewed with Mark Hysell moving for their approval and Susan providing second. Motion carried.
- The Sunday School report was given by Cheryl. Betty moved to approve the Sunday School report and Clara seconded. Motion carried.
- Jessica then reported on the BASIC Youth activities. Bob moved to approve of the report. Mark Rossman seconded and the motion carried.
- Lois gave a report on the St. John’s ELCA Foundation. Discussion was held about how board members are elected. Mitzi then moved to approve of the report. Mark Hysell then seconded and the motion carried.
- Mike and Tim Hinkhouse, who was in attendance from St. Peter, gave a report on the activities of the Joint Council. The St. John’s and St. Peter councils have met quarterly and on special occasions to work on worship schedules, joint projects, and pastoral relations.
Old Business
- Parsonage Sale – Mike reported the history of the sale and discussion was held on possible uses of the proceeds including updating the air conditioning units, carpeting, interior remodeling and presentation technology.
- Patio – The council reported that the patio north of the church was poured and they were looking for ideas for furniture and design.
- Polo Shirts – The council updated those who had ordered embroidered polo shirts that actions are being taken to get them done or get the money back.
New Business
- Foundation By-Laws – Shari moved to approve the changes in the St. John’s ELCA Foundation by-laws as stated in the annual report. Darrel provided second. Motion carried.
- Budget – Gary moved to approve the proposed budget described in the treasurer’s report that includes a 7.5% benevolence. Mark seconded. Motion carried.
- Election of New Council Members – Mark moved for nominations to cease with the candidates listed on the ballot. Larry provided second. Motion carried.
Ballot vote was held with the following results:
- Secretary – Todd Hale to serve second term.
- Financial Secretary – Maxine Brink to serve first term.
- Members at Large – Jack Flannery and Jeanine Miller to serve first term and Vicki Olson to serve second term.
- Sunday School Superintendent – Cheryl Rentschler
- Lewis & Clark Cluster Meeting Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at Coleridge, NE – Janet and Bob will act as St. John’s delegates.
- Synod Assembly Delegates for June 2-4, 2005 at Fremont – Wilda moved to appoint Todd and Jeanine Hale as delegates for St. John’s. Jane provided second. Motion carried.
- Pictorial Directory – Pastor updated congregation on the progress of the directories and a few people reported that they haven’t received their prints yet.
- Rural Immersion Group – Pastor informed the meeting that we would help host a group of college students that will pay a visit for several days to our area to learn about living in a rural area. Lorraine, Shari, Cheryl and Todd volunteered to serve on a planning committee for the project.
- ELCA Lutheran Church Expansion to O’Neill and Valentine – Pastor gave information about St. John’s cooperating with the cluster to birth a church in the O’Neill area. A similar project might be undertaken by St. Peter in Valentine in the future. Discussion was held.
- Nominating Committee – Geraldine and Carol agreed to serve on the 2005 council nominating committee.
Other Church Business
Thank you to retiring council members and to everyone that made St. John’s mission successful the past year.
Rocky moved to adjourn the meeting and Roger seconded. Motion carried.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s prayer.
Todd Hale
Secretary
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